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Why Trump is caught in an ‘escalation trap’ with Iran

University of Chicago Professor Robert Pape explains why US President Trump is caught in an ‘escalation trap’ with Iran.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug 2026
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Trump targets birthright citizenship. And, Iran aims to ban U.S. from Strait of Hormuz

President Trump says he has signed two new orders targeting birthright citizenship. And, Iran is aiming to ban U.S. ships from the Strait of Hormuz.

NPR News · 7 Aug 2026
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Houthi strikes in Yemen as Saudi Arabia braces for attacks: What we know

Tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia have increased since the US-Israel war on Iran began.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug 2026
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Central Europe sees record temperatures as heatwave continues

Record-breaking temperatures in Slovakia and Austria as Italy places all of its 27 major cities on highest heat alert.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug 2026
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Saudi Pro League’s England international Toney charged with assault

Ivan Toney charged for an assault that allegedly ​took place on December 6 last year in United Kingdom.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug 2026
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‘De-escalation’: Europe hesitates as US pushes for Hormuz naval mission

The UK and France are not seeking confrontation with Iran in the US-Israeli war Europe largely rejected, say analysts.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug 2026
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‘De-escalation’: Europe hesitates as US pushes for Hormuz naval mission

The UK and France are not seeking confrontation with Iran in the US-Israeli war Europe largely rejected, say analysts.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug 2026
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Kalshi and Polymarket bets on clinical trials criticized as 'ghastly'

Researchers warn betting on clinical trials could incentivize insider trading and interfere with drug development. But Kalshi and Polymarket say they provide valuable information to patients.

NPR News · 7 Aug 2026
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Everyone's talking about hormone therapy for menopause. Should I be on it?

For years doctors advised women against hormone therapy for women in the menopausal transition. Now everyone's talking about how great it is. Is it really a wonder drug that women should all be on?

NPR News · 7 Aug 2026
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Several killed after student opens fire inside Thailand school

At least eight people were killed and 15 others injured after a student opened fire inside a school in Thailand.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug 2026
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Amid cost of living stress, many parents are supporting children well into adulthood

Polls show most Americans think young adults today have it harder financially than past generations. A majority of parents help their grown children with expenses, even if it hurts their own finances.

NPR News · 7 Aug 2026
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When tragedy strikes, America's wildland firefighters ask, was it 'somebody that we loved?'

Deaths and close calls while fighting wildfires have strained an already on-edge workforce. They've also raised questions about policies and priorities amid an intense wildfire season.

NPR News · 7 Aug 2026
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Who or what is 'taking a step back from visibility'? The quiz knows

Plus, if you know what "TMZ" stands for, you'll get at least on question right this week!

NPR News · 7 Aug 2026
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Besieged Sudanese city faces relentless drone strikes and risk of mass atrocities, U.N. warns

Hundreds of thousands of civilians in el-Obeid are being battered by relentless drone strikes and face critical water shortages and a worsening cholera outbreak, while women and girls are reporting hi

NPR News · 7 Aug 2026
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Morning news brief

Trump issues new orders to limit birthright citizenship, Iran shares details of an agreement to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Trump under pressure to find a breakthrough with Iran.

NPR News · 7 Aug 2026
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The other classroom: Returning to sacred knowledge

Why doctors, lawyers and other professionals are turning to Darul Qasim in Chicago to rediscover Islamic scholarship.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug 2026
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Man reflects on his 70-year career as an ice cream truck driver

For StoryCorps, we hear a conversation with an ice cream truck driver who holds the world record for the longest career as an ice cream distributor.

NPR News · 7 Aug 2026
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Africa backs Infantino as CAF unanimously votes in FIFA president’s favour

CAF president Patrice Motsepe calls for good governance, as Africa throws weight behind FIFA's Gianni Infantino.

Al Jazeera · 7 Aug 2026
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